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Did COVID-19 mortality differ between patients with cancer and the general US population depending on which SARS-CoV-2 variant was dominant?

Researchers comparatively evaluated COVID-19 mortality among cancer patients during different periods of the SARS-CoV-2 outbreak.

4 Sep 2023

New biomarker could help identify people at risk for vascular dementia

Dementia is a group of brain diseases that share similar symptoms, such as memory, language, orientation, and behavioral issues. Vascular dementia generally develops in the elderly, affecting between 1% and 4% of people over the age of 65, according to Alzheimer's Switzerland.

4 Sep 2023

Silencing two genes can make cancer cells receptive to chemotherapy

Scientists from Queen Mary University of London have discovered two new genes that cause head and neck cancer patients to be resistant to chemotherapy, and that silencing either gene can make cancer cells previously unresponsive to chemotherapy subsequently respond to it.

4 Sep 2023

The first point-of-care genetic test for lactose intolerance: A compact, lab-on-phone diagnostic assay

The performance of a compact diagnostic assay that can accurately and rapidly diagnose lactose intolerance.

4 Sep 2023

Mycotoxin contamination is still a serious food/feed safety issue

The updated and most recent evidence of the occurrence and co-occurrence of mycotoxins.

4 Sep 2023

Early life high fructose exposure is associated with increased prevalence of adolescent anxiety disorders

Researchers investigated whether exposure to high fructose in early life directly affects essential microglia function.

4 Sep 2023

Does the Mediterranean diet meet nutritional requirements during pregnancy?

Whether adopting a healthy diet, such as the MedDiet, during pregnancy could meet the unique macro- and micronutrient requirements of pregnancy.

4 Sep 2023

AI-driven analysis of MRI scans could pave the way for improved multiple sclerosis treatment

New research exploring cutting-edge Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology to better analyse MRI scans of patients with multiple sclerosis (MS) could unlock crucial insights into disease progression and pave the way for improved treatment of people living with the condition.

4 Sep 2023

New breakthroughs by NPL scientists could transform cancer treatment

New breakthroughs by scientists at the National Physical Laboratory (NPL) are set to transform cancer treatment in the UK and worldwide.

4 Sep 2023

Faster mental health treatment could reduce financial burden on the NHS, improve outcomes

The study, which is one of the largest of its kind to date, analysed anonymised data, and was conducted by ieso Digital Health Ltd in partnership with Dorset HealthCare University NHS Trust and York Health Economics Consortium (part of the University of York).

4 Sep 2023

Heart Health Check Recall pilot program shows promise in early detection of cardiovascular disease

A Heart Foundation pilot program that recalls at-risk Australians via a text message from their GP clinic, is being seen as a potential lifesaver.

4 Sep 2023

Machine learning helps identify metabolic biomarkers that could predict cancer risk

A novel study from the University of South Australia has identified a range of metabolic biomarkers that could help predict the risk of cancer.

4 Sep 2023

Survey highlights the lack of awareness about deadly chronic acid reflux

A new survey has revealed the overwhelming lack of knowledge about the causes and symptoms of hiatus hernia and chronic acid reflux in the UK. These results come despite the fact that 1 in 3 people aged over 50 have hiatus hernia and 13 million people suffer from chronic acid reflux.

4 Sep 2023

Research reveals 71% of men in the UK are struggling to sleep through the night

New research, from men’s healthcare company Numan, suggests there is a sleep crisis among UK men with 71% of men surveyed struggling to sleep through the night.

4 Sep 2023

UVA Health receives NIH grant for testing radical new approach to managing type 2 diabetes

The National Institutes of Health has provided $3.5 million for a large-scale clinical trial testing a radical new approach to managing type 2 diabetes that, in an earlier study, put almost 70% of participants in remission without weight loss or medication.

4 Sep 2023

Vagus nerve stimulation shows mixed results in lowering stress hormone aldosterone

The study explored the effects of acute transcutaneous vagus nerve stimulation (tVNS) on serum aldosterone levels in both younger and older adults. While active tVNS did lead to a reduction in aldosterone levels, the changes were not significantly different from those observed in sham treatments, with aldosterone levels also varying based on age and sex.

4 Sep 2023

Ohio State University launches first-in-world clinical trial of heart failure device

The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center on Wednesday randomized the first patient in the world in a clinical trial evaluating the effectiveness of a device designed to alleviate heart failure symptoms.

4 Sep 2023

Respiratory patients are most vulnerable to the effects of climate change

People living with lung conditions, such as asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), face even greater risks from climate change, according to an expert report published today (Monday) in the European Respiratory Journal.

4 Sep 2023

Digital tech could unlock warning signs for imminent sudden cardiac arrest

A new study in Lancet Digital Health identifies early warning symptoms like chest pain and dyspnea that are moderately associated with imminent sudden cardiac arrest. The research suggests that future digital technologies could combine these symptoms with biometric data to more precisely predict and potentially prevent these life-threatening events.

3 Sep 2023

How do cyclones impact human health?

Researchers discuss the health outcomes of cyclones.

3 Sep 2023

Medical Condition News

Did COVID-19 mortality differ between patients with cancer and the general US population depending on which SARS-CoV-2 variant was dominant?

New biomarker could help identify people at risk for vascular dementia

Silencing two genes can make cancer cells receptive to chemotherapy

The first point-of-care genetic test for lactose intolerance: A compact, lab-on-phone diagnostic assay

Mycotoxin contamination is still a serious food/feed safety issue

Early life high fructose exposure is associated with increased prevalence of adolescent anxiety disorders

Does the Mediterranean diet meet nutritional requirements during pregnancy?

AI-driven analysis of MRI scans could pave the way for improved multiple sclerosis treatment

New breakthroughs by NPL scientists could transform cancer treatment

Faster mental health treatment could reduce financial burden on the NHS, improve outcomes

Heart Health Check Recall pilot program shows promise in early detection of cardiovascular disease

Machine learning helps identify metabolic biomarkers that could predict cancer risk

Survey highlights the lack of awareness about deadly chronic acid reflux

Research reveals 71% of men in the UK are struggling to sleep through the night

UVA Health receives NIH grant for testing radical new approach to managing type 2 diabetes

Vagus nerve stimulation shows mixed results in lowering stress hormone aldosterone

Ohio State University launches first-in-world clinical trial of heart failure device

Respiratory patients are most vulnerable to the effects of climate change

Digital tech could unlock warning signs for imminent sudden cardiac arrest

How do cyclones impact human health?

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